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St Mary's & Dogpole

St Mary's and Dogpole is home to a thriving scene of independents,

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About St Mary's and Dogpole

Connecting The Castle Quarter to Wyle Cop, St Mary's and Dogpole is home to a wonderful array of independents. Explore vintage fashion, stylish homeware, pick up the perfect gift and more. Quench your thirst at traditional pubs or quirky cocktail bars, and eat around the world with food hailing from all corners of the globe.

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Notable landmarks

At the centre sits Shrewsbury's largest church, St Mary's, for which the area is named. Dating from the Saxon times and home to one of the tallest spires in England, St Mary's Church now operates as an event space and independent café.

Here you can also find The Parade Shops. Boasting 2 floors of unique independents including grocers, eateries, health and beauty, fashion, collectibles and more, it's a truly unique shopping experience.

so many places to see

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The Wellness Atelier

The Wellness Atelier takes a holistic approach when it comes to Aesthetics. We like to use a blend of science and natural beauty to achieve the…

Open Today 10:00AM - 7:30PM

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Sires Master Goldsmiths

Sires is a family-run independent jeweller located in the heart of Shrewsbury town centre, owned and run by master goldsmith Kirty Parekh, along with…

Open Today 10:00AM - 5:00PM

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ROAM Dance School & Creative Arts

ROAM Dance School and Creative Arts is based in Shrewsbury. We have our own studios inside St Mary's church hall on St Mary's Court (opposite the…

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Maggie Mae's Vintage

Maggie Mae's Vintage, in the historic Parade Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury, stocks a wide selection of vintage clothing, accessories, textiles and…

Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM

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Callaghan Fine Paintings

Callaghan Fine Paintings and Contemporary Bronze is a family-owned art gallery and fine art dealers located on St Marys Street. The gallery…

Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM

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Eat & Drink

Drapers Hall

Situated in the historic Guild Hall of the Shrewsbury Drapers Society, RHUBARB serves quality local ingredients that are cooked with skill and…

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Live & Work

Shrewsbury Optometry

Shrewsbury Optometry strives to go beyond the ordinary, valuing clinical excellence alongside a personal touch.Located on the beautiful St Mary’s…

Open Today 9:00AM - 5:00PM

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Hara Studio

Hara Studio is a new kind of jewellery space in the heart of Shrewsbury, where visitors can step inside, slow down, and experience handcrafted design…

Open Today 10:30AM - 4:30PM

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See & Do

St Mary's Church

The spire of St Mary's is one of the tallest in England and for over 500 years it has dominated the skyline of Shrewsbury's old town. The church is…

Open Today 10:00AM - 4:00PM

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Live & Work

Santander

Santander is one of the top personal financial services companies and one of the biggest providers of mortgages and savings in the country.…

Open Today 9:30AM - 3:00PM

so many things to do

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Dine & Drink

Shrewsbury Restaurant Week 2026

Shrewsbury Restaurant Week celebrates Shrewsbury as a foodie’s heaven. Other cities and towns have Restaurant Weeks, but - like everything we do in…

25 October - 2 November 2025
9:00am - 11:00pm
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Art

Shropshire Art Society Summer Exhibition 2026

The Society proudly hosts its free to view Summer Exhibition, which is held at St Mary’s Church in central Shrewsbury. Our Society's members, which…

26 June - 18 July 2026
10:00am - 4:00pm
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History & Heritage

Echoes of the Past: Medieval Music

Join Marco Cannavò & Steve Tyler for an evening of medieval music—authentic instruments, enchanting sounds, unforgettable atmosphere.Marco…

24 July
7:00pm - 9:30pm
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History & Heritage

The Battle of Shrewsbury

Experience the epic clash of The Battle of Shrewsbury live, where history comes roaring back!The Battle of ShrewsburyJoin us for an engaging…

26 July
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Markets

Heart of Wales Line Summer Fair

Join us for a celebration of local makers, businesses and communities from across the Heart of Wales Line. Held in the beautiful setting of St Mary's…

8 August
10:00am - 4:00pm
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Music

China Crisis - Warped 2026 Tour

In 2026, China Crisis invite you to step into the next chapter of their story with their Warped 2026 tour, a journey through over four decades of…

28 November
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Brick Building Fun at The Darwin

Looking for a fun and creative way to entertain the kids while you shop? Join us in Darwin’s Den for free brick-building fun! Let your little ones…

31 January - 3 January 2027
9:00am - 5:00pm

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